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K225 LGO

1992 Rover Metro

Blue Petrol 1118cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,029 mi
Last recorded42,029 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Metro51,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK225 LGO
MakeRover
ModelMetro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,118cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 42,029 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 40,310 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 38,326 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 38,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

suspension low

Pass 10 Nov 2020 35,544 miles

suspension low needs pumping up

Pass 23 Oct 2019 33,619 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 33,616 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected suspension low needs pumping up (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel very little performance at wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,701 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 32,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 31,455 miles

Front Exhaust downpipe damaged but not leaking gases

Front suspension very low

Fail 7 Nov 2017 31,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust downpipe damaged but not leaking gases

Front suspension very low

Pass 10 Nov 2016 30,684 miles

suspension needs pumping up

Fail 10 Nov 2016 30,684 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

suspension needs pumping up

Pass 11 Nov 2015 30,171 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 30,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,263 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 28,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,401 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 28,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,511 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,076 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,981 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 23,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,771 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 22,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,326 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Metro?

Based on 277,779 MOT tests across 68,023 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
2,089
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
68,023
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 34,808
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 33,671
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,892
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,604
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K225 LGO is a 1992 Rover Metro in Blue with a 1,118cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Rover Metro models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 51,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Metro fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K225 LGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Metro typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Rover Metro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K225 LGO registered?

K225 LGO is a 1992 Rover Metro, first registered on 11 December 1992.

Is K225 LGO safe to buy?

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